"Can you really hallucinate after eating this bread?"
In the dark potion shop, the second prince Shukri looked at the long toast in front of him with curiosity. The butler and guards were waiting outside the door and did not enter the shop.
"This is toast, your highness. If you eat it, you will indeed hallucinate, because I added the hallucinogenic potion-Asanti in it."
"Isn't this bread?" Second Prince Shukri's focus shifted subtly, and he was also a bit stubborn.
"It's toast."
"It's obviously bread."
"It's toast."
Ma Wei’s tone left no doubt: “Toast is a rectangular flour product baked in a container. The interior is white and has a soft texture. There are types such as milk toast, butter toast, etc. The appearance is usually rectangular and dome-shaped. Bread does not need a container and is baked directly in the oven. Too much water evaporates and the taste is far inferior to toast.”
"...."
The second prince never expected that Ma Wei would be serious about the difference between toast and bread. Listening to Ma Wei's discussion, he suddenly remembered that he had met a man from the Kingdom of Frederick when he was a child. Noble, at the dinner table, the noble also pointed to the bread and said it was toast....
Frederick is really strict, the second prince thought to himself.
It's actually a good thing to cooperate with this kind of people. Although they don't know how to be flexible, they will never mess with the quality of the products. They strictly follow the rules and regulations. In the potion industry, problems may occur if the dosage is slightly off. Be rigorous. It is indeed a compliment.
"Okay, this is toast." The second prince recognized that the rectangular bread in front of him was toast: "Did you add hallucinogenic potion in it?"
"Yes, the hallucinogenic potion Asanti just arrived yesterday." Ma Wei nodded and said: "After taking the hallucinogenic potion Asanti, people will see hallucinations, and the hallucinations will become stronger as the dose increases, with slight It is addictive, but as long as the dosage is strictly controlled, it will bring people a happy and relaxed feeling, and it will not become addictive. Take one before going to bed and sleep more soundly."
"What happens if you take a large amount?"
"It will be addictive, and you will go crazy when the drug takes effect, but you will be extremely happy. Seeing all your longed dreams come true is like the whisper of the devil. Too strong a drug effect will make people nervous and difficult to sleep."
"Sounds like drugs..."
"Drugs have no effect on extraordinary creatures, but Asante can. The most important thing is that Asante will not bring irreparable consequences to the human body. It will only make people immersed in the beauty of hallucinations and die silently." Ma Wei said seriously: "Because of the dangers of Asanti potion, I did not sell it directly. Instead, I added it to toast and strictly controlled the dosage to ensure the safety of customers."
Second Prince Shukri stroked his chin, stared at the toast in front of him and thought for a long time, and suddenly asked: "Mr. Nicholas, can you sell me the Asante potion directly? You decide the price."
How could Ma Wei not guess what the second prince wanted to do with the Asante potion?
The hallucinogenic potion kills invisible people and takes away the life of the user in a beautiful way. Painless death is a kind of kindness, but the act of killing is not kind.
Ma Wei didn't know who the second prince wanted to get rid of. Just in case, he couldn't hand Asang directly to the second prince anyway.
"Your Highness, I am the only one selling Asante's psychedelic potion in London. If you use it to kill the enemy, wouldn't it put us at the forefront of the limelight?"
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There were no outsiders in the store, so Ma Wei did not shy away and said bluntly: "Everyone knows that you and I have a good relationship. If something happens to me, others will immediately suspect you. Asanti is a good thing, but he must also Pay attention to how to use it.”
"This is indeed a nuisance..."
"Actually, I think that with your status as the second prince, there is absolutely no need to resort to low-level methods such as assassination. If you assassinate a politician today, will you be assassinated tomorrow?" Ma Wei shrugged and said: " Why should everyone abide by the rules? Just because no one can get a favor by any means, so we must abide by the rules and compete within a reasonable range."
"It would be great if other people could think like this..."
The second prince breathed a sigh of relief and changed the subject: "But it doesn't matter. What you said, Nicholas, does make sense. Currently, you are the only shop selling potions in London. If something happens, they will definitely doubt you. I won't be able to run away then."
"By the way, Mr. Nicholas, where did you get these potion formulas?" The second prince asked in confusion: "Although the Romanov Kingdom has disclosed herbal information, it has not disclosed the formulas for making magic potions, and neither has the Kingdom of Windsor. ..."
Ma Wei smiled and said: "Your Highness, the magic potion formula is indeed precious, but no matter how precious things are, they all have a price. As long as I give enough benefits, it will not be difficult to get the formula."
"you mean...."
"Your Highness, I was just going to tell you about this." Ma Wei led the second prince to sit next to the sofa. He had specially set up a reception area in the store to entertain distinguished guests.
After sitting down, Ma Wei said straight to the point: "I want the potion formula mastered by the Church of the Three Destinies, Your Highness."
"What?" The second prince was stunned for a moment and immediately refused: "Impossible, the magic potion formula cannot be leaked, and the church cannot agree!"
"This is not a leak, this is a collaboration."
"cooperate?"
"Yes, cooperation." Ma Wei raised the corner of his mouth and smiled calmly: "I do have many potion formulas in my hand. Where they come from, I can't tell you for the time being. However, what I can guarantee is that the potion formulas I have The formula is something that the Kingdom of Windsor has never owned, so why don’t we all cooperate?”
"The formula is shared and everyone exchanges peacefully. In this way, everyone has meat to eat." Ma Wei picked up the tea cup and took a sip to moisten his throat: "As a middleman, I signed an agreement with other collaborators. Every time a piece of magic is sold, As long as the medicine is made from their formula, they will be given a share, which means that as long as the market is open, the more magic medicines are sold, the more everyone will make."
"The empty potion market is a big cake. Your Highness, I cannot eat it by myself. This is not a benefit that a kingdom or a church can take. It is an international trade. Who comes up with the magic potion market?" The higher the value of the medicine, the more money you can make.”
Ma Wei's words can be regarded as a direct statement to the second prince Shukri. What he said has been very clear, cooperation and win-win.
The second prince Shukri is still hesitating. He is indeed a little moved, but this matter is not something he can have the final say on. The formula is in the hands of the church. If the church doesn't nod, no one can make the decision.
"Nicholas, we are all friends. You are so honest. I have nothing to hide. I can't make the decision on this matter, and I estimate that the church will not agree to hand over the potion formula."
"Your Highness, cooperation, I am talking to you alone. If anyone else were sitting here today, I would never mention cooperation." Ma Wei said in a deep voice: "I am a potion merchant, even if the Church of the Three Goddesses of Destiny It doesn't matter if they refuse to cooperate or give out the formula for the potion. They will definitely sell the potion. As long as they go through my channels, I will take a 30% commission, so even if there is no formula, I will still make some money."
"I mentioned cooperation for the sake of you, the second prince."
"For my sake?" Second Prince Shukri frowned: "What do you mean?"
"Your Highness, please don't tell secrets. I am a businessman. The purpose of coming to the Kingdom of Windsor is to make money. Whoever is my friend will help anyone who can provide me with benefits. Before coming to the Kingdom of Windsor, I also did some Investigate and learn about the factional divisions within the Church of the Three Goddesses of Destiny.... This is no secret."
Ma Wei spoke slowly and unhurriedly: "The person who supports you, the second prince, is Archbishop Brandon who believes in the goddess of wealth. As one of the three red archbishops, his status is second only to the Pope. He must have mastered With many resources, I predict that potions will become a mainstream commodity for a long time to come, and whoever controls potions will control the times and wealth."
"Today I opened a potion shop, the only one in London, but what about tomorrow? Will there be more potion shops in London? I predicted the competition, so I have to grab more before the competition comes. resource."
"I don't want to get involved in the battle for the throne of your kingdom, but I have to admit that the resources in your hands, Your Highness, can bring more benefits to me. At the same time, my management can also help Your Highness increase your influence. It’s mutually beneficial.”
Of course the second prince Shukri had considered what Ma Wei said. Not only had he thought about it, he had thought of it as early as the day Ma Wei appeared.
Shukri, the second prince, had considered cooperating with Ma Wei to occupy the potion market share in exchange for his influence in the kingdom and Archbishop Brandon within the church. However, the cooperation mentioned by Ma Wei seemed a bit inappropriate to him. Too solid.
What Ma Wei pursues is profit. In other words, he can also cooperate with other princes. It does not have to be the second prince. The words just mentioned also hinted at this.
What the second prince Shukri wants does not conflict with what Ma Wei wants. Both parties can cooperate and win-win, but...
"I need to think about it." The second prince said thoughtfully: "I will give you an answer in a few days, Nicholas."
"I hope you will make a decision soon."
Ma Wei looked at another royal carriage that appeared outside the store and smiled:
"It seems that another distinguished guest is here."
